FM Preview: Barrow v Luton Town 02 Oct 2010

Last updated : 01 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barrow v Luton Town fixture

Barrow prepare to entertain Luton Town at Holker Street Stadium on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Holker Street Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2010, with Luton Town inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Bluebirds in a (Conference) Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 06 FebBarrow0-1Luton TownCONF
2009/2010Sat 12 SepLuton Town1 - 0BarrowCONF
1969/1970Sat 14 FebBarrow2 - 1Luton TownLGE1
1969/1970Sat 09 AugLuton Town3 - 0BarrowLGE1
1968/1969Wed 26 MarLuton Town5 - 1BarrowLGE1
1968/1969Sat 17 AugBarrow0 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1966/1967Sat 15 AprLuton Town3 - 1BarrowLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Barrow have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 6 conceded.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Barrow find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 13 points from their 12 matches. Luton Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Blue Square (Conference) Premier, picking up 21 from their 12 games so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barrow6213877
Luton Town63129510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Barrow are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barrow 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Luton Town Not won in previous 4 away matches.